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Tonga observed Constitution Day with a holiday on Monday 6 November, this year marking the 142nd anniversary of Tonga's constitution, which was was first enacted by HM King Tupou I on November 4, 1875.

The "Law and Good Leadership" is this year's theme for Tonga Law Week, which runs until November 10 in Tongatapu.

Four men were arrested last week, after Tonga Police executed search warrants and seized cannabis at separate properties in Tongatapu.

Tonga is disappointed with the United States Government's decision to dismiss Tonga's extradition request for American, Dean Jay Fletcher (54), who is wanted in Tonga on the charge of murdering his wife in July 2016, in Vava'u.

Mate Ma’a Tonga have defeated Toa Samoa 32 – 18, scoring six tries to three, in tonight's Rugby League World Cup pool match in Hamilton, New Zealand.

A man accused of reckless driving has been found not guilty in relation to a fatal car crash in Pahu last year that left a driver dead. The accused was alleged to have been in a “race” with the victim. However Hon. Justice Cato in the Supreme Court of Tonga on 25 October, dismissed the charge as he said there was no sufficient evidence.

American, Dean Jay Fletcher (54) who is wanted in Tonga on the charge of brutally murdering his wife in July 2016 has been ordered released in Hawaii, after the United States District Court on November 1 ordered the dismissal of his extradition. The Tonga Government sought Fletcher's extraditon for the offenses of murder, manslughter, and inflicting grievous bodily harm. However, the US Secretary of State had "determined that Fletcher could not be guaranteed a fair trial in Tonga" because he did not have funds to defend himself.

Children as young as 12 months old around the world are experiencing violence in their homes by those entrusted to take care of them, reveals a new UNICEF report released on 1 November. Six out of every 10 one year olds in 30 countries are subjected to violent discipline on a regular basis and nearly a quarter are physically shaken as punishment. One in 10 are hit or slapped on the face, head or ears.

The Mate Ma’a Tonga team has been announced for this Saturday’s game against Toa Samoa in Hamilton, New Zealand. Solomone Kata and David Fusitu’a are replacing Konrad Hurrell and Manu Vatuvei who have both been rested.